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Ingredients

  • This dish can be made earlier in the day and served lukewarm or possibly reheated just before serving. Serve it as a side dish with grilled or possibly roasted poultry or possibly broiled fish, or possibly as a pasta topping.
  • 2 lrg heads escarole (about 2 pounds
  • 6 Tbsp. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 x cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 ounce salt-packed capers, liquid removed and rinsed
  • 4 ounce Gaeta or possibly other cured black olives, pitted Salt to taste
  • 3 x salt-packed anchovy fillets

Method

  • Divide the escarole into individual leaves and separate the tough outer leaves from the more tender inner ones.
  • Wash both well, dry and roughly chop.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over low heat and saute/fry the garlic for 4 min.
  • Add in the tough outer escarole leaves, cover and cook for 10 min.
  • Add in the more tender leaves, replace the cover and cook for another 10 min.
  • Place the capers and olives in the skillet and stir to blend the flavors.
  • Season with salt, cover and cook for 10 min.
  • Add in the anchovies, mashing them into the liquid with a wooden spoon.
  • Cook for 5 min, transfer to a heated platter and serve immediately.
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